Saturday's game features the Texas Rangers (23-22) and the Los Angeles Angels (16-28) squaring off at Globe Life Field in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 6-5 victory for the Rangers according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 7:15 PM ET on May 18.

The Rangers will give the nod to Jose Urena (1-3, 3.62 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Angels will turn to Patrick Sandoval (2-6, 5.00 ERA).

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Rangers vs. Angels Game Info & Odds

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Rangers vs. Angels Score Prediction

  • Our prediction for this contest is Rangers 6, Angels 5.

Total Prediction for Rangers vs. Angels

  • Total Prediction: Over 9 runs

Rangers Performance Insights

  • The Rangers have played as the favorite in nine of their past 10 games and won four of those contests.
  • In its last 10 games with a total, Texas and its opponents are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
  • The Rangers have been favorites in 27 games this season and won 14 (51.9%) of those contests.
  • Texas has entered 13 games this season favored by -145 or more and is 7-6 in those contests.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 59.2% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
  • Texas is among the highest-scoring teams in the majors, ranking sixth with 213 total runs this season.
  • The Rangers have the 18th-ranked team ERA across all league pitching staffs (4.11).

Angels Performance Insights

  • In nine games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Angels have posted a mark of 4-5.
  • In its last 10 games with an over/under, Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total six times.
  • The Angels have been victorious in 14, or 38.9%, of the 36 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Los Angeles has been victorious four times in 10 chances when named as an underdog of at least +120 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Angels have a 45.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Averaging 4.3 runs per game (188 total), Los Angeles is the 17th-highest scoring team in baseball.
  • The Angels have pitched to a 4.78 ERA this season, which ranks 28th in baseball.

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Rangers Schedule

Date Opponent Score Pitching Matchup
May 11 @ Rockies L 8-3 Andrew Heaney vs Ryan Feltner
May 12 @ Rockies L 3-1 José Ureña vs Ty Blach
May 13 Guardians L 7-0 Michael Lorenzen vs Tanner Bibee
May 14 Guardians L 7-4 Jack Leiter vs Ben Lively
May 15 Guardians W 4-0 Jon Gray vs Carlos Carrasco
May 18 Angels - José Ureña vs Patrick Sandoval
May 19 Angels - Michael Lorenzen vs José Soriano
May 21 @ Phillies - Jon Gray vs Ranger Suárez
May 22 @ Phillies - Andrew Heaney vs Taijuan Walker
May 23 @ Phillies - Andrew Heaney vs Zack Wheeler
May 24 @ Twins - José Ureña vs Bailey Ober

Angels Schedule

Date Opponent Score Pitching Matchup
May 11 Royals W 9-3 Tyler Anderson vs Cole Ragans
May 12 Royals L 4-2 Patrick Sandoval vs Seth Lugo
May 13 Cardinals L 10-5 José Soriano vs Matthew Liberatore
May 14 Cardinals L 7-6 Reid Detmers vs Sonny Gray
May 15 Cardinals W 7-2 Griffin Canning vs Lance Lynn
May 18 @ Rangers - Patrick Sandoval vs José Ureña
May 19 @ Rangers - José Soriano vs Michael Lorenzen
May 20 @ Astros - Reid Detmers vs Framber Valdez
May 21 @ Astros - Griffin Canning vs Cristian Javier
May 22 @ Astros - Tyler Anderson vs Hunter Brown
May 24 Guardians - Patrick Sandoval vs Logan Allen

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